Privacy

Who we are

Powerhouse Christian Ministries operates the website powerhousecm.org and provides ministry programs, events, and outreach services.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how Powerhouse Christian Ministries collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.

This policy applies to all employees, contractors, and vendors while doing business with Powerhouse Christian Ministries and others who have access to personally identifiable information (PII) in connection with Powerhouse Christian Ministries’ operating activities.

Information we collect

Personal information means any information that may be used to identify an individual, including, but not limited to:

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Home, postal, or other physical address
  • Title, occupation, and industry information
  • Other contact information when needed to provide a service or carry out a transaction you have requested

All information collected, including personal information, SMS consent, and phone numbers, will not be sold, shared, or disclosed to any third party for marketing purposes. All information collected is used internally to analyze site traffic and performance and to optimize our internal communications.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam. We use this data for internal purposes only and do not share it with third parties.

Cookies and browsing information

When you visit our website, we may collect data about your visit through cookies, which may be used by third-party tracking services such as Google Analytics. We collect this information solely to measure site traffic and user engagement so we can improve our site’s performance. We do not sell this information to third parties.

When you browse our website, we may collect:

  • IP address: We log your IP address to understand which parts of our website you visit and how long you spend there.
  • Cookies: We use standard technologies such as cookies and other HTML tools to collect information about how you use our site.
  • Web beacons: Some Powerhouse Christian Ministries websites and HTML-formatted emails may use web beacons with cookies to understand user behavior.

We do not automatically collect personal information, including your email address, unless you have previously registered with us or voluntarily provide it.

SMS / Text Messaging

SMS Consent Communication

Phone numbers obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Types of SMS Communications

If you have consented to receive text messages from Powerhouse Christian Ministries, you may receive messages related to conversations, inquiries, ministry programs, events, appointments, or other ministry-related communications.

Example: “Hello, this is Powerhouse Christian Ministries. We are following up on your recent inquiry. You can reply STOP to opt out of SMS messaging from Powerhouse Christian Ministries at any time.”

Message Frequency

Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication.

Potential Fees for SMS Messaging

Standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.

Opt-In Method

You may opt in to receive SMS messages from Powerhouse Christian Ministries by submitting an online form and agreeing to receive text messages.

Opt-Out Method

You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying “STOP” to any SMS message you receive. You can also contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.

Help

If you are experiencing any issues, reply “HELP,” visit powerhousecm.org, call 916-482-6774, or email info@powerhousecm.org.

If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, you can choose not to check the SMS consent box on our forms.

Standard Messaging Disclosures

  • Message and data rates may apply.
  • You can opt out at any time by texting “STOP.”
  • For assistance, text “HELP,” visit powerhousecm.org, call 916-482-6774, or email info@powerhousecm.org.
  • Message frequency may vary.

SMS Privacy

Your mobile number and SMS consent will not be sold, shared, or disclosed to any third party for marketing purposes. For details on how we handle your information, see “Who we share your data with” below.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content, such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if the visitor had visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that content, including if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

We do not sell or share information with third-party companies for their marketing purposes. Data collected is used to improve internal processes and communications and to gather metrics to analyze site performance.

We will not transmit personally identifiable information to a third-party vendor until an appropriate Data Protection Addendum has been executed.

Service providers are prohibited from using your information for any purpose other than delivering the requested service.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue. If you submit a contact form on our website, we retain that information indefinitely for internal purposes.

For users who register on our website, if any, we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. Users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except they cannot change their username. Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have left comments or filled out a form on our website, you can request to be removed from our databases along with any information you provided. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

To make a request, email info@powerhousecm.org or call 916-482-6774.

Where we send your data

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Website form data is stored in internal databases.